Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

Have you injured yourself doing your sport?

Is pain stopping you from competing to your full potential?

Do you want to get a little fitter, but uncertain how or where to start?

At our clinic, all of our physiotherapy staff come from sporting backgrounds, so we totally empathise with you. Both professionally and personally, we understand the importance of exercising daily and playing or competing pain free.

Identify how you can recover more quickly from your pain or injury.

Learn strategies to accelerate the healing process.

Help you maintain your flexibility, fitness and strength – while your injury is healing.

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